To qualify for free Prekindergarten in Jarrell ISD, a student must be 4 years old on or before September 1 of the current school year and meet at least one of the following eligibility requirements:

• Unable to speak and comprehend the English language

• Educationally disadvantaged (eligible for the National School Lunch Program)

• Homeless, as defined by federal law (42 U.S.C. §11434a)

• Child of an active-duty member of the armed forces of the United States, including state military forces or reserve components, ordered to active duty by proper authority

• Child of a member of the armed forces of the United States, including state military forces or reserve components, who was injured or killed while serving on active duty

• Currently or previously in the conservatorship of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (foster care) following an adversary hearing under Family Code §262.201

• Child of a person eligible for the Star of Texas Award:

  • a peace officer

  • a firefighter

  • an emergency medical first responder

Additional documentation may be required to verify eligibility at the time of enrollment.

A district must verify a student’s eligibility for pre-k in order to receive funding for the pre-k program. Districts must have the verification document as well as any required documentation on file for their records. These documents should be submitted to the campus registrar. 

Required Documents: 

• • State-Issued Birth Certificate

  • Social Security Card

  • Current Shot Record

  • Parent Photo ID 

  • Proof of Residency (current lease or mortgage, or current utility bill)

  • Proof of Eligibility - see requirements above for either state qualification or approval for staff tuition-based.

For more information and frequently asked questions, visit TEA's early childhood education FAQs.

Jarrell ISD, in accordance with House Bill 3 High-Quality Prekindergarten guidelines, has developed a High-Quality Prekindergarten Family Engagement Plan to strengthen partnerships among schools, families, and the community in support of successful outcomes for our youngest learners.

Together, we share the responsibility of encouraging and supporting initiatives, activities, and practices that promote student learning, growth, and achievement in the Prekindergarten program.